Colleges Near Needham

Colleges and universities near me in the Needham, Massachusetts area

There 103 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 446,672 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Massachusetts with a population of 28,886, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Needham. The nearest college is Babson College in Wellesley at a distance of 1.8 miles from Needham. Driving time to these schools from Needham should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Harvard University in Cambridge which is ranked #4 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Boston University enrolling 36,714 students. In terms of affordability, Massachusetts Bay Community College in Wellesley Hills offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $576 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Needham.
Needham, MA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Bristol Community College
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Fall River, MA
 

Bristol Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,822enrollment
  • $6,204net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 7

39 miles from Needham

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Nichols College
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Dudley, MA

Nichols College

Private 4 Year

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#33 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 1,403enrollment
  • $27,192net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 945-1180SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

39 miles from Needham

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Nashua Community College
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Nashua, NH
 

Nashua Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,245enrollment
  • $11,840net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Needham

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Thomas More College of Liberal Arts
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Merrimack, NH
 

Thomas More College of Liberal Arts

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 89enrollment
  • $15,273net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1300SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.28Estimated Avg GPA

38 miles from Needham

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New England Institute of Technology
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Warwick, RI
 

New England Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,895enrollment
  • $33,437net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 920-1140SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Needham

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Community College of Rhode Island
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Warwick, RI
 

Community College of Rhode Island

Public 2 Year

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  • 12,263enrollment
  • $5,570net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Needham

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Mount Wachusett Community College
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Gardner, MA

Mount Wachusett Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,868enrollment
  • $7,889net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 11

44 miles from Needham

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Roger Williams University
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Bristol, RI

Roger Williams University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Rhode Island

  • 4,397enrollment
  • $37,964net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1270SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

44 miles from Needham

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Quinebaug Valley Community College
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Danielson, CT
 

Quinebaug Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,195enrollment
  • $8,337net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

46 miles from Needham

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University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
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North Dartmouth, MA

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Public 4 Year

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#5 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 7,457enrollment
  • $19,700net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1260SAT range
  • 22-31ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

47 miles from Needham

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Chester College of New England
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Chester, New Hampshire
 

Chester College of New England

Private 4 Year

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  • 145enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Needham

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Massachusetts Maritime Academy
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Buzzards Bay, MA

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Public 4 Year

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#2 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 1,425enrollment
  • $21,668net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1185SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 15

49 miles from Needham

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Hesser College
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Manchester, NH
 

Hesser College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 751enrollment
  • $11,834net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Needham

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Massachusetts Bay Community College and is 2.4 miles from Needham. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Massachusetts Bay Community College are $5,376 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Massachusetts Bay Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.